Deadline: 21-Sep-20 The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is currently seeking applications for the Coles County Peace and Justice Fund 2020. The Coles County Peace and Justice Fund awards grants to organizations in Coles County for programs and activities that encourage mutual trust … [Read more...] about Coles County Peace and Justice Fund 2020 (United States)
Latest Grants and Resources for Human Rights
View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of Human Rights for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: International Visiting Fellowship
Deadline: 15-Oct-20 The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) aims to have International Visiting Fellows establish contact and network with Taiwan’s related non-governmental organizations, to encourage the development of cooperative international projects, and to support research and writing of … [Read more...] about Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: International Visiting Fellowship
Aspen Institute announces New Voice Fellowship
Deadline: 01-Oct-20 The Aspen Institute has announced the New Voice Fellowship, Aspen Institute is also recruiting for Fellows who are experts on the front lines of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The Fellowship is recruiting a total of 20-25 Fellows for 2021. They are recruiting … [Read more...] about Aspen Institute announces New Voice Fellowship
Applications Open for Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights (Nigeria)
Deadline: 13-Sep-20 Applications are now open for the Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights to provide full financial support for one-year full-time post-graduate education for candidates from Nigeria to undertake a one year master’s level course of study in Human Rights in Ireland. The … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights (Nigeria)
Call for Bids for Prague Programme Fund to Support Local Organizations
Deadline: 08-Sep-20 The Prague Programme Fund is a small and short-term funding mechanism, which allows British Embassy Prague to support local organizations seeking to deliver real and measurable outcomes targeting four primary objectives. Funding Information Typical projects should … [Read more...] about Call for Bids for Prague Programme Fund to Support Local Organizations
Entries open for My Story – Girl Rising 2020 Storytelling Challenge
Deadline: 01-Sep-20 Entries are now open for the My Story - Girl Rising 2020 Storytelling Challenge (the “Contest”). Girl Rising is looking for diverse stories of how individuals, groups, and organizations are working to support racial justice, gender justice, access to education or simply … [Read more...] about Entries open for My Story – Girl Rising 2020 Storytelling Challenge
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship
Deadline: 15-Oct-20 The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is seeking applications for its Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship. Unlike the Dissertation Fellowship and the Postdoctoral Fellowship, which are designed for academic research, the Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship … [Read more...] about Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: Democracy and Human Rights Service Fellowship
Victoria Law Foundation seeking Applications for Knowledge Grants (Australia)
Deadline: 24-Aug-20 The Victoria Law Foundation is accepting applications for its Knowledge Grants to support community legal organizations to develop data and information systems and processes to investigate important community legal issues. Knowledge Grants will provide funding to … [Read more...] about Victoria Law Foundation seeking Applications for Knowledge Grants (Australia)
U.S. Embassy in Austria: Austrian-American Partnership Fund 2020
Deadline: 15-Nov-20 The U.S. Embassy is currently seeking applications for the Austrian-American Partnership Fund to support collaboration and cultural exchange between Austrian and U.S. non-governmental organizations, universities, professional associations, arts and cultural … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Austria: Austrian-American Partnership Fund 2020
Proposals for Promoting Civic Space through Advocacy and Strategic Action in Tanzania
Deadline: 15-Sep-20 The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to invite proposals for small grants as part of its ongoing rule of law program to enhance the protection of freedom of expression, association, and related fundamental rights in Tanzania. Through this … [Read more...] about Proposals for Promoting Civic Space through Advocacy and Strategic Action in Tanzania
2020 TIP Office Annual Program Statement to Address Impacts of COVID-19
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 The Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) announces an open competition for funding to address the impacts of COVID-19 on efforts to combat human trafficking and support government measures to counter human trafficking. The … [Read more...] about 2020 TIP Office Annual Program Statement to Address Impacts of COVID-19
Applications Open for Chinook Fund 2020 – United States
Deadline: 21-Sep-20 Chinook Fund is seeking applications to fund organizations working to challenge the root causes of oppression, rather than treating the symptoms. Chinook Fund believes the root causes of the most serious social problems include systemic racism, sexism, heterosexism, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Chinook Fund 2020 – United States
Pulsante’s Rapid Response Fund 2020
Deadline: 10-Dec-20 Pulsante’s Rapid Response Fund is seeking applications to provide organizations and social movements with the financial and technical support to leverage windows of opportunity to trigger public discussions and civic engagement. Pulsante seek to diversify and expand … [Read more...] about Pulsante’s Rapid Response Fund 2020
Applications Open for Transformative Black Led Movement Fund – United States
Deadline: 18-Sep-20 Nexus is happy to be partnering with the Black Visions Collective on this Transformative Black Led Movement Fund. The goal of the Transformative Black Led Movement Fund (TBMF) is to transparently and efficiently resource Twin Cities-based Black-led organizations and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Transformative Black Led Movement Fund – United States
U.S. Mission to Togo launches Africa Regional Democracy Fund
Deadline: 11-Sep-20 The U.S. Embassy in Lome-Togo through this Notice of Funding Opportunity is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to conduct capacity building, accountability and a youth engagement workshop to strengthen … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Togo launches Africa Regional Democracy Fund
Call for the Least Developed Countries – Register for the Research4Life MOOC on Global Access to Research in Health, Food and Agriculture, Environment, Innovation and Law
Deadline: 14-Sep-20 The United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries (UNTB) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are accepting Applications for the second edition of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled: “Research4Life Online Training Tools … [Read more...] about Call for the Least Developed Countries – Register for the Research4Life MOOC on Global Access to Research in Health, Food and Agriculture, Environment, Innovation and Law
May 18 Memorial Foundation announces Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
Deadline: 30-Sep-20 The May 18 Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce the call for 2021 nominations for the following prizes: The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights (GPHR): It carries a cash award of $ 50,000 USD. The Special Prize of the GPHR (SPGPHR): It carries a cash award of $ 10,000 … [Read more...] about May 18 Memorial Foundation announces Gwangju Prize for Human Rights
Matra Rule of Law Training: Decentralisation and Citizen Participation
Deadline: 20-Sep-20 A Call for Applications for the Matra Rule of Law Training: Decentralisation and Citizen Participation has been launched by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. The Matra Rule of Law Training Programme is designed … [Read more...] about Matra Rule of Law Training: Decentralisation and Citizen Participation
German Embassy in Windhoek accepting Proposals for Human Rights Projects in Namibia
Deadline: 10-Sep-20 The German Embassy in Windhoek has announced a Call for Proposals: Funding of Human Rights Projects in Namibia. The German Embassy in Windhoek has been able to regularly support a project of up to 70,000 Euros a year in recent years. Thematic priorities of the funding … [Read more...] about German Embassy in Windhoek accepting Proposals for Human Rights Projects in Namibia
Sundale Community Foundation’s 2020 Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Aug-20 The Sundale Community Foundation offers an opportunity for organisations providing service delivery within Nambour and it’s surrounding areas to apply for a grant. Outcomes To be considered for a grant, the applicant will need to demonstrate how it meets one the … [Read more...] about Sundale Community Foundation’s 2020 Grant Program (Australia)
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation – Eastland Giving Circle inviting Applications for 2020 Grant
Deadline: 14-Sep-20 The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's Eastland Giving Circle (EGC) is seeking Applications for 2020 grant . EGC is a group of philanthropic and civic-minded individuals dedicated to making a substantive impact to the eastern Jackson County, Missouri area through a … [Read more...] about Greater Kansas City Community Foundation – Eastland Giving Circle inviting Applications for 2020 Grant
CHARM Media Fellowship: Reporting on Human Rights and Media Freedoms in Africa
Deadline: 28-Aug-20 Are you a journalist covering issues/events on civil society, media, gender, labour, LGBTQI+ or environmental and Indigenous rights? Would you welcome additional funding to help tell important, untold human rights related stories from across Africa? If yes, then apply for … [Read more...] about CHARM Media Fellowship: Reporting on Human Rights and Media Freedoms in Africa
U.S. Embassy seeking Applications for Strengthening Civil Society and Local Government Engagement in Comoros
Deadline: 07-Sep-20 U.S. Embassy Antananarivo of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to strengthen the capacity of Comorian civil society groups to work together with the government, including local elected … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy seeking Applications for Strengthening Civil Society and Local Government Engagement in Comoros
NOFO to Improve Awareness about the Rights of People with Disabilities
Deadline: 08-Sep-20 The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa of the U.S. Department of State announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a program to improve awareness among the local population of the rights of people with disabilities, specifically their right to equal treatment and self- … [Read more...] about NOFO to Improve Awareness about the Rights of People with Disabilities
Micro-Grants to Support Responses to COVID-19 & to End Structural Racism
Deadline: 25-Aug-20 The Trellis Foundation is accepting applications for the Micro-grants to support responses to COVID-19 and the movement to end structural racism. Community-based organization professionals are working long hours to support their post-secondary education students and … [Read more...] about Micro-Grants to Support Responses to COVID-19 & to End Structural Racism
Call for Applications for Emerging Leaders Program – Cameroon
Deadline: 15-Sep-20 The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation, in partnership with the National Endowment for Democracy has launched a call for applications for the Emerging Leaders Program. This special program will identify highly qualified and motivated Cameroonians under the age of 35, who … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Emerging Leaders Program – Cameroon
Applications Open for Community Justice Fund – United Kingdom
Deadline: 18-Sep-20 The Community Justice Fund is a joint initiative to help specialist social welfare legal advice organizations cope with the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lay the foundations for longer-term renewal. This fund will support the key role that specialist social … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Community Justice Fund – United Kingdom
Bureau of INL inviting Applications for Strengthening the Rule of Law in Ukraine
Deadline: 12-Oct-20 Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), The United States Department of State, is inviting applications from qualified non-U.S. based non-governmental (NGOs)/nonprofit organizations or Educational Institutions for a grant to implement a program … [Read more...] about Bureau of INL inviting Applications for Strengthening the Rule of Law in Ukraine
Thunderbirds Charities Grant Program 2020 – United States
Deadline: 01-Sep-20 Thunderbirds Charities is currently accepting grant proposals that support at-risk youth & families, community outreach/quality of life, education, improving the lives of the physically and mentally challenged and working to eliminate domestic violence, homelessness, and … [Read more...] about Thunderbirds Charities Grant Program 2020 – United States
Impact100 Grant Program 2020 – United States
Deadline: 20-Aug-20 The Community Foundation of Macon County is currently seeking applications for the Impact100 Grant Program 2020. Through the Impact100 Grant Program, the Community Foundation of Macon County aims to build community capacity and support individual and community … [Read more...] about Impact100 Grant Program 2020 – United States
U.S. Mission to Chile: Annual Program Statement – Public Diplomacy Programs
Deadline: 05-Aug-21 The Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States (U.S. Embassy) in Chile is pleased to announce the availability of funding for public diplomacy programs with Chile. This initiative was developed to support projects proposed by U.S. and Chilean cultural, … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Chile: Annual Program Statement – Public Diplomacy Programs
Call for Applications for the International Survivors of Trafficking Advisory Council (ISTAC)
Deadline: 24-Aug-20 Based on the Ministerial Council Decisions 6/18, 6/17 and 7/17 of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and in line with its mandate to assist participating States in the implementation of their human dimension commitments, the OSCE Office for … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for the International Survivors of Trafficking Advisory Council (ISTAC)
UNDP Small Grants Programme for CSOs\NGOs to provide Legal Aid to Vulnerable Groups in South Sudan
Deadline: 25-Aug-20 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a call for proposals from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), including NGOs for small grants to provide legal aid including legal representation, legal awareness, and legal advice/counseling to vulnerable groups … [Read more...] about UNDP Small Grants Programme for CSOs\NGOs to provide Legal Aid to Vulnerable Groups in South Sudan
Proposals for Component Leaders and Inter-Institutional Coordination for the Increase of access to Justice (Guatemala)
Deadline: 20-Aug-20 UN Women has announced a call for applications for responsible parties (Responsible parties) within the framework of the Project "Creating new avenues of resilience to sustain peace from Kaqchiqueles, Q'eqchi's and mestizo women", component leaders and inter-institutional … [Read more...] about Proposals for Component Leaders and Inter-Institutional Coordination for the Increase of access to Justice (Guatemala)
Woods Charitable Fund’s Breakthrough Initiative Grants Program (United States)
Deadline: 15-Sep-20 Breakthrough Initiative Grants from Woods Charitable Fund support promising and groundbreaking new programs, collaborations, and/or organizational best practices in Lincoln, Nebraska. Funded projects could address challenges or needs of broad relevance to Lincoln or a very … [Read more...] about Woods Charitable Fund’s Breakthrough Initiative Grants Program (United States)
19th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights – Training “Human Rights-Compliant Policing”
Deadline: 15-Aug-20 The Training is a follow-up to the 19th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights (ASEMHRS19) held in Tromsø, Norway, on the theme, “Human Rights Education & Training”. Since 2017, the ASEMHRS Training has served as the capacity-building component on human rights to support … [Read more...] about 19th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights – Training “Human Rights-Compliant Policing”
U.S. Embassy Malabo seeking Proposals for Africa Regional Democracy Fund 2020
Deadline: 31-Aug-20 The U.S. Embassy Malabo is pleased to request proposals for funding under the Africa Regional Democracy Fund program intended for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions. Programming should address one or … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Malabo seeking Proposals for Africa Regional Democracy Fund 2020
OKC Black Justice Fund (United States): Submit Applications Now
Deadline: 31-Aug-20 The OKC Black Justice Fund seeks to advance racial equity and justice in Oklahoma City. It will provide financial support to African American-led organizations, along with others who can support the mission. Reasons for establishing this fund was to create a more accessible … [Read more...] about OKC Black Justice Fund (United States): Submit Applications Now
Department of Public Safety Canada seeking Applications for Pilot Projects for At-Risk Youth
Deadline: 04-Sep-20 The Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime (CPCSOC), the Department of Public Safety Canada is seeking proposals from eligible organizations for projects and/or initiatives starting in fiscal year 2020-21 that support and advance efforts to prevent and … [Read more...] about Department of Public Safety Canada seeking Applications for Pilot Projects for At-Risk Youth
U.S. Embassy Mbabane announces American Spaces Eswatini Notice of Funding Opportunity 2020
Deadline: 25-Aug-20 The U.S. Embassy Mbabane Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for non-governmental and non-profit organizations to submit applications to manage the strategic events and programs of the American Spaces in Eswatini … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Mbabane announces American Spaces Eswatini Notice of Funding Opportunity 2020
Call for Proposals: Local Climate Justice Activism in Central Eastern Europe
Deadline: 15-Sep-20 The Open Society Institute–Sofia Foundation, in cooperation with the Open Society European Network, invites applications from groups focused on advancing climate justice on a local level in Central Eastern Europe. Climate justice links human rights, social justice, and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Local Climate Justice Activism in Central Eastern Europe
Nominations Open for SAHRDN 2020 Human Rights Award
Deadline: 31-Aug-20 The Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) is seeking nominations for Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) – an individual or organization working in any of the 16 Southern Africa region – who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to human rights … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for SAHRDN 2020 Human Rights Award
Edge Fund launches Rapid Response Fund for groups in UK and Ireland
Deadline: 25-Aug-20 Edge Fund has launched the Rapid Response Fund to all groups that are working towards systemic change, and whose work is in line with Edge Fund's values. Edge Fund understands that currently, many groups have put their campaigning/systemic change work on hold in order to deal … [Read more...] about Edge Fund launches Rapid Response Fund for groups in UK and Ireland
People’s Postcode Trust 2020 Grants Program – United Kingdom
Deadline: 19-Aug-20 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the People's Postcode Trust 2020 Grants program. Focus Areas Promoting human rights Combatting discrimination Preventing poverty What can your organization apply for? Project Funding Projects are … [Read more...] about People’s Postcode Trust 2020 Grants Program – United Kingdom
Equal Rights Trust launches #NoCOVIDiscrimination Initiative Grant Scheme
Deadline: 17-Aug-20 The Equal Rights Trust has launched a call for applications for the #NoCOVIDiscrimination Initiative Grant Scheme. As part of the Trust’s NoCOVIDiscrimination Initiative, they are seeking applications from organisations working with and on behalf of groups exposed to … [Read more...] about Equal Rights Trust launches #NoCOVIDiscrimination Initiative Grant Scheme
Call for Proposals: Support to Local Self-governments and CSOs for Fighting Discrimination – “Promotion of diversity and equality in Albania”
Deadline: 3-Sep-20 Under the framework of the European Union/Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Turkey 2019-2022”, and its action on “Promotion of diversity and equality in Albania”, the Council of Europe is launching a call for proposals with the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Support to Local Self-governments and CSOs for Fighting Discrimination – “Promotion of diversity and equality in Albania”
UNDP seeking Proposals from CSOs/NGOs for Small Grants Program – South Sudan
Deadline: 21-Aug-20 UNDP is seeking proposals from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), including NGOs for small grants to provide legal aid including legal representation, legal awareness and legal advice/counseling to displaced and returnees’ population in Malakai and Bentiu, South Sudan UNDP … [Read more...] about UNDP seeking Proposals from CSOs/NGOs for Small Grants Program – South Sudan
EU announces Call for Proposals for Promoting Capacity Building of Civil Society Organizations – Brazil
Deadline: 15-Sep-20 The European Union (EU) has announced a call for proposals to promote the capacity building of Civil Society Organizations to broaden their role in the public debate and implement initiatives that reinforce participatory democracy and lead to equitable, sustainable and … [Read more...] about EU announces Call for Proposals for Promoting Capacity Building of Civil Society Organizations – Brazil
WAGE announces Call for Proposals “Human Trafficking” – Canada
Deadline: 04-Sep-20 Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) has announced Call for Proposals to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders, including women, in Canada’s economic, social, and political … [Read more...] about WAGE announces Call for Proposals “Human Trafficking” – Canada
CFPs for NGO’s in Ghana: Protection and Rehabilitation of Trafficked Persons, Prevention of Human Trafficking
Deadline: 07-Oct-20 The Expertise France has announced a call for proposals for the protection and rehabilitation of victims of trafficking and for actions to prevent trafficking in human beings carried out by civil society organizations in Ghana. The protection of victims of trafficking is at … [Read more...] about CFPs for NGO’s in Ghana: Protection and Rehabilitation of Trafficked Persons, Prevention of Human Trafficking
